Lusikisiki massacre case adjourned to 16 May

DURBAN - The case of the Lusikisiki massacre has been adjourned until 16 May 2025, with the initial trial date to be determined.

Six men stand accused of the mass murder that killed 18 relatives in Ngobozana village in Lusikisiki in September last year.

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Five of the accused appointed new lawyers just a week ago, and they’ve told the court they still need to familiarise themselves with the case.

NPA spokesperson Luxolo Tyali said, "Now the matter has been postponed to the 16th of May so that the defence may indicate if they are ready to proceed. Because they did in court raise that they received instructions to represent the accused last week, which didn't give them enough time to prepare, so now the matter is postponed owing to that only.